Deadline Date: December 30, 2025 The OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program offers a unique opportunity for ocean-impact startups across Africa to scale their ventures and contribute to the restoration and protection of marine ecosystems. The focus areas of the opportunity are accelerating … [Read more...] about Call for Startups: OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program 2026/27
AI Adoption Program for Tech Startups and SMEs
Deadline Date: December 15, 2025 The AI Adoption Program 2025, developed by INDPULS, offers a powerful pathway for startups and small-to-medium enterprises to bring their artificial intelligence solutions into real industrial settings. The program is designed to match innovative tech … [Read more...] about AI Adoption Program for Tech Startups and SMEs
Nominations open for the Global Water Award 2026
Deadline Date: February 27, 2026 The Global Water Awards presents a major opportunity for companies, utilities, technology firms, projects and organisations working in water, wastewater and desalination to gain global recognition for innovation, performance and sustainability. Any individual … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Global Water Award 2026
Open Call: Venture-Z Startup Competition for Gen Z Innovators
Deadline Date: December 01, 2025 The Venture-Z Startup Competition offers an exciting platform for Generation Z entrepreneurs to bring their innovative ideas to life. Known for being digital natives, socially conscious, and entrepreneurial, Generation Z thrives in environments that encourage … [Read more...] about Open Call: Venture-Z Startup Competition for Gen Z Innovators
Applications open for Construction Tech Startup Forum
Deadline Date: February 16, 2026 Applications are now open for Construction Tech Startup Forum to bring together the future leaders of the building industry through startups that surprise the world with innovative and disruptive solutions, capable of transforming the sector through advanced … [Read more...] about Applications open for Construction Tech Startup Forum
Open Call for Empower Innovation Challenge
Deadline Date: January 11, 2026 The Empower Innovation Challenge offers a transformative opportunity for organizations across Central America to drive economic growth, strengthen small businesses, and expand innovation ecosystems. Through this program, civil society organizations, NGOs, … [Read more...] about Open Call for Empower Innovation Challenge
Call for Applications: GSV Cup 50 2026
Deadline Date: November 30, 2025 The GSV Cup serves as a global stage for recognizing and accelerating the world’s most promising pre-Series A startups in digital learning and workforce skills. Each year, leading venture capitalists, strategics,accelerators, and entrepreneurs worldwide … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GSV Cup 50 2026
Submissions open for TechSkills Marketplace Program 2026
Deadline Date: December 01, 2025 The Innovation Hub at Carnegie Mellon University Africa has announced the opening of applications for startups and MSMEs to join the 2026 TechSkills Marketplace Program. Registered and operational in Africa with a clear business model or product in … [Read more...] about Submissions open for TechSkills Marketplace Program 2026
CFAs: Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026 The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC), led by Enterprise Singapore with donor support of S$100,000 from Hexagon Group, welcomes startups and innovators to collaborate with leading corporates in delivering practical and scalable sustainability … [Read more...] about CFAs: Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition
Nominations open for DesignEuropa Awards 2026
Deadline Date: February 20, 2026 The European Union (EU) is proud to present the DesignEuropa Awards 2026, celebrating the finest European design talent and innovation. The DesignEuropa Awards recognise creativity in design, as well as influential figures in the field. They are a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for DesignEuropa Awards 2026
